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Nepal’s Prime Minister-Elect Balendra Shah Releases Unity Rap After Oath
Balendra Shah released his first post-election rap to promote national unity after a youth uprising killed 77 people, marking a new era for Nepal's youth-driven political change.
- On Friday, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah assumes office as Nepal's prime minister after releasing a viral unity rap on Thursday that garnered tens of thousands of views within minutes.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party secured 182 of 275 parliamentary seats in the March 5 election, the first polls since a deadly September 2025 youth-led uprising that killed at least 77 people.
- Shah unseated KP Sharma Oli, the 74-year-old four-time premier, in his own constituency after resigning as Kathmandu mayor to challenge the Marxist leader in a bold political gamble.
- A leaked report recommends prosecuting Oli, former interior minister Ramesh Lekhak, and ex-police chief Chandra Kuber Khapung for negligent conduct during the crackdown that caused civilian deaths.
- Former chief justice Sushila Karki, who led the caretaker administration for six months, expressed confidence that the new youth-driven government will address corruption, establish good governance, and foster economic development.
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Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s rap on unity dropped on oath-taking eve
A rap video by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah is going viral—but contrary to initial claims, it was released hours before he took oath. The track, centred on unity and national duty, offers a glimpse into his messaging ahead of assuming office.
·New Delhi, India
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Shah, who was declared the winner of the country's parliamentary elections, sends a message of unity to the people of his country with his song
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